A tractor-trailer crash on I-85 near Peach Orchard Road in Rowan County left one person dead and prompted a large hazmat cleanup. Crews worked into the night to secure the scene.

An 18‑year‑old Salisbury man pleaded guilty May 5 to second‑degree burglary and possession of a stolen firearm in a case tied to a Newton officer‑involved shooting; other charges remain pending.

A Greenwood K‑9 officer was killed when his cruiser was struck by a vehicle fleeing a traffic stop. Authorities say the driver was a 15‑year‑old.

A wide‑ranging NC bill would let localities open ABC stores on Sundays, allow canned cocktails in grocery aisles and add alcoholic whipped cream to the law. Lawmakers delayed a committee vote Tuesday.

Inmates and the sheriff say Mecklenburg County's jail is over capacity since Iryna’s Law took effect, prompting lockdowns, stacked bunks and delays in care.

A 35-year-old Charlotte man was arrested after a 15-year-old reported being seized in east Charlotte. Authorities say he faces first-degree kidnapping and indecent-liberties charges.

Burke County added Eduardo Lopez Gregorio to its most-wanted list over outstanding sexual-battery warrants. Officials are asking the public to share tips with the sheriff's office.

Atrium Health is fitting out a 12‑story, $893M bed tower at CMC that will add 448 beds and expanded emergency and surgical capacity. Construction is moving inside as the project heads toward a 2027 opening.

Mecklenburg County DA Spencer Merriweather says two CMPD officers were justified in shooting a suspect after an Oct. 23 crime spree that left two men dead.

Arts+ will redevelop the former Plaza Presbyterian at 2304 The Plaza into classrooms, performance and gallery space with accessibility upgrades and a modest expansion.

An early‑morning drive‑by struck the Elizabethtown Police Department; deputies returned fire and one suspect was hospitalized, officials say.

A 22-year-old passenger was killed after a BMW M3 ran off Queens Road West and struck a tree in south Charlotte on Sunday.

Kings Mountain police are searching for Michael Wilson after a man allegedly entered an occupied Lake Montonia home with a sawed-off shotgun; investigators recovered the weapon and items nearby. Tips are being requested.